- Tom and Mr. Hook take the train to Utica the next day to see the horses. It's Tom's first time on a train.
- Tom loves the horses, Dan and Molly, and the seller gives him a deal because he is friends with Mr. Hook. Tom pays $100 down and he arranges to meet the train on Saturday to get the horses and pay the rest of what he owes.
- Tom takes Ellie with him to pick up the horses because she has a calm way of dealing with animals.
- Tom thinks they're the best-looking team of horses ever, and Polly and the girls admire them, too. Polly Ann can't wait to get a wagon so they can show off the new team.